Legal Questions

Essential legal issues that startups face, including corporate formation, fundraising documentation, founders stock, and board relations.

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Disclaimer for application usage

I'm building an application that lets users upload images from their desktop. (A FTP kind of program) Where do I find a disclaimer text for a program like that? Something that says "I'm not...

asked May 28 '12 at 01:38
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Thomas
6 points

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If my startup buys software code, is the seller or buyer responsible for copyright infringments?

The reason I'm asking is this: I currently run a sole proprietorship. I plan to establish a Limited company in 6 months time. The Limited company will take ownership of all software I produce in...

asked May 29 '12 at 17:45
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Nilzor
138 points

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Business Plan question on owner equity

This is my first business so excuse me. I'm establishing a salary for myself as an employee but suppose I wanted a percentage of sold goods also. Should that be included in the budget against sales...

asked Jun 1 '12 at 01:09
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Chieftec
10 points

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Starting a software company without registration

I want to sell a software product. I would like to use a brand name e.g. mysoftcompany in the EULA (End User License Agreement) and in the contact details of webpage. So that the software is sold...

asked Jun 1 '12 at 01:51
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User17330
18 points

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Steps before starting a partnership

I have seen quite a lot of questions/doubts and concerns here on http://answers.onstartups.com about partnerships. Splitting, percentages, responsibilities, legal obligations etc etc. In my...

asked Jun 2 '12 at 01:30
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User983248
489 points

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Is it worth it to create an LLC through Nolo?

Situation I am in the process of educating myself about the inner workings of an LLC, it's forms of taxation, maximizing deductions, etc. through a couple of books from Nolo, along with Limited...

asked May 10 '12 at 07:03
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Viriato
144 points

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Legal issue in displaying information from Social Media sites on my website?

I am planning to have a website where I shall post links to user profiles from Facebook and LInkedIn categorized according to their geographies, interests, profession etc. Are there any legal...

asked May 11 '12 at 05:01
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Gentrobot
122 points

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Using customers' logo on my website

Possible Duplicate: Can I use the logos of other companies on my site? This is a legal question, so I suppose I should consult a lawyer ... any lawyers reading this? ;-) After almost 2 years I...

asked May 12 '12 at 14:01
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Mawg
101 points

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Legal advice for handling money when serving two sided market

My services handle two types of users: (A) and (B), where (B) are in fact the users of (A). I act as the mediator between (A) and (B). My website provides marketing services which facilitates...

asked May 14 '12 at 23:06
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S. Francis
21 points

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Ownership of IP developed while employed

I'm a 3d software developer working for a manufacturing company on industrial visualization software programs. In the future, I wish to develop 2d/3d games, mapping applications during my free...

asked May 15 '12 at 04:01
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User703047
31 points

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Having a US presence for an Indian software firm

We have setup a partnership firm having 2 partners in India. We are a software firm and having client base mainly in US, so we want to show our presence in US by putting our US address on our...

asked May 20 '12 at 03:54
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User18025
11 points

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2.57K Views
How to avoid idea "contamination" when soliciting advice on a product

We've got a software product going into alpha release and want to invite some super users to test and give feedback. I wonder if there's any sort of steps we should be taking to prevent the issue...

asked Apr 26 '12 at 06:19
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Yarin
147 points

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Disclosing innovative product to VCs before patent filings

I have this brilliant idea for an educational gadget for children. I don't have patents filed yet but want to talk to VCs regarding funding. How do I protect myself?

asked Apr 28 '12 at 04:59
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Kamal
1 point

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Is this an Endorsement?

Suppose there's a site that runs a blog about computer hardware and on one of the blogs about dealing with old hardware stuff, a blog reader asks something like 'Looking for possible online sites...

asked May 2 '12 at 08:59
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User16659
18 points

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Legalese in other languages

I recently translated my app to German and Spanish. The German translator recommended leaving the copyright notice in English while the Spanish translator translated it. Which is better? My app is...

asked May 3 '12 at 04:51
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Barry Fruitman
119 points

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What is the legal and tax implication of a US company (Texas C Corp) hiring employees directly in India

I am the co-founder/shareholder of a US based software startup (Texas C Corp). Due to some personal reasons I have had to move to India and to make the most of it, I am planning on hiring a few...

asked May 9 '12 at 14:32
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Rajat Mittal
1 point

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Impact Investment/Tax Questions

I want to take some of the revenue that I generate with the for-profit business I'm starting, and use it to provide start-up social enterprises that I think are interesting with some funding to...

asked Apr 17 '12 at 06:57
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P.R. Pelrain
1 point

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Contract for start-up employees and how to secure myself as the leader of the company

I'm a computer science student and have had an idea for a website for a while. Up until now, I haven't told anyone about it(even my family and girlfriend). Anyways, I decided to tell a friend of...

asked Apr 17 '12 at 14:15
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Logan Besecker
158 points

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Copyrights when selling e-services

I run a limited company in the UK, and when I sell on-line services and digitalised goods to people around the European Union for their personal use, the place of supply is always the UK and I'm...

asked Apr 17 '12 at 22:20
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Lukeshek
452 points

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6 Answers
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How do I prove my finances to a partner? My partner is afraid I will not give him his full cut

I own and operate a company selling products online. A partner is stepping in and wants to sell our product line across it's websites. However, my company will accept the payments from the...

asked Apr 18 '12 at 00:49
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Alexandre H. Tremblay
186 points